SE13 5BU is a mixed residential area on Kingswood Place, 0.3km from Blackheath Park in Lewisham. Administratively it sits within Blackheath ward and the Lewisham East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.4M, up 21.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE13 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00016189 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWOOD PLACE, SE13 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWOOD PLACE, SE13 5BU.
318
40
£ 67,200 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SE13 5BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SE13 5BU's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £1.4M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £1.4M. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE13 5BU. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 1,290,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SE13 5BU is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Matthew Academy
John Ball Primary School
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
All Saints' Church of England Primary School Blackheath
Brindishe Manor School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Brindishe Lee School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Mordens Wine Bar Ltd0.9 km
- The Railway0.6 km
- The Dacre Arm's0.0 km
- Dirty South0.6 km
- Lewisham Salvation Army0.9 km
- + 12 more
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Oddbins0.7 km
- Bookish Bakes (Suite 122)1.0 km
- 3A Chinese Medical Centre0.9 km
- Al-Aqsa Fish Market1.0 km
- Coat of Arms0.9 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- Artis Blackheath0.5 km
- Buenos Aires Cafe0.7 km
- Hand made food0.7 km
- Saffron Club0.7 km
- Tziganos0.7 km
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Puccinos0.6 km
- Sun Bo0.7 km
- Blackheath Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Krenora Ltd0.3 km
- Tennessee Chicken0.3 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Blackheath food centre0.7 km
- J Sainsbury plc0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Clarendon Hotel1.0 km
- VIA LEWISHAM0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackheath0.6 km
- Hither Green1.0 km
- Lewisham1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SE135BU · Data under Open Government Licence